The Sciences and the Power of AI
Online enrichment mini-course by Tel Aviv University
Course Details
Overview
Course type:
not-for-credit enrichment course with a certificate of participation
Course duration:
5 sessions:
- 5 days on one week, or
- once a week for one month
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Course summary:
This course explores the intersection of life sciences, exact sciences, engineering, and artificial intelligence. Students will delve into scientific topics and witness how AI is transforming research across various fields. By examining the symbiotic relationship between AI and scientific research, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the transformative role of AI in scientific inquiry, and understand how AI enhances data analysis, experimental design, and scientific discovery. The course also highlights how AI fosters interdisciplinary collaborations and drives innovation. Taking this course shall assist students to make an informed choice of their future college degree.
Sessions 1: Artificial intelligence in the service of nature conservation
The Art and Science of Tissue We will learn how to engineer artificial organs, emphasizing creating organoids and organs on a chip. We will explain the appropriate biomaterials, the relevant cells and medical applications such as drug development.
Session 2: AI applications in Medicine
We will take an experiential look into what AI has to offer to the world of medicine. We will discover current applications of AI transforming diagnostics and treatment, and glimpse into the future and the tech of personalized healthcare, incl. nurse-robots and AI-driven disease prevention.
Session 3: Data and AI models
In this session we will explore the main AI-powered data analysis methods used in today’s research.
Session 4: Between brain and AI
Can we imitate the capabilities and functioning of the human brain through modern AI models? We will also explore application of these models in research and industry.